Homelessness hit record high this year amid affordable housing shortage
Homelessness in the US has taken a hit highest level ever Federal regulators announced Friday as the affordable housing crisis intensifies this year. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Total of over 770,000 people The number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January has increased by 18% since 2023, but this […]
A Year of Miracles in 2024 — and We Need More in 2025
2024 was a year full of miracles. Every year has its ups and downs, and this year was no different, but the highs were miraculous enough to easily outweigh some of the lows. All we need now is another miracle in 2025. Let's start with the obvious. President-elect Donald Trump's survival after the July 13 […]
Caleb Williams says Bears fans’ frustrations predate his tenure after latest loss: ‘It’s my first year’
chicago bears Quarterback Caleb Williams won't take full responsibility for fans' constant complaints. When the Bears lost 6-3, seattle seahawks On Thursday night, fans at Soldier Field erupted with boos and chants of “Sell that team.” The low-scoring loss marked the team's 10th consecutive loss. December 26, 2024: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, is […]
Can gold count on its best month of the year to start 2025 trading? – ForexLive
Things are a little trickier this time around, as gold prices have already risen more than 27% in 2024. So far, the situation has calmed down in November and December, but this is probably largely due to the US election results, which in turn are influencing the US election results. The Fed provided some guidance […]
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican, over 32 million visitors expected
of The Jubilee, also known as the Jubilee Year, has begun, drawing tourists to Rome, the Vatican, and all of Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event Tuesday by opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This sacred event for the Catholic Church is usually held every 25 years for patrons […]
Deciding to read a book a week was the best new year resolution I ever made | Katie Cunningham
II've always been a reader. When I was in elementary school, we read over 60 books a month during our annual storytime (mostly Baby-Sitters Club books, but still). And as a teenager, I discovered the quiet beauty found in great novels and found solace in those pages as the real world became awful due to […]
AP Takes Heat After Olympic Boxer Who Failed Gender Tests Won Third Place for ‘Female Athlete of the Year’
The Associated Press has come under fire for giving this year's third-place female athlete spot to Imane Kherifu, the controversial Olympic boxer who failed a gender test. The Associated Press released the award rankings, noting that this year's female athlete of the year was WNBA star rookie Caitlin Clark. The next two were Olympic gymnast […]
Wikipedia spent over $50M on DEI last year, focusing on ‘equity’ in culture and ‘gender’ across the globe
Wikipedia's parent company, the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, spent a huge chunk of its budget last year on ideological initiatives. The organization spent a total of $51.7 million on programs related to “equity” and “safety and inclusion.” 29.2% Of the $177 million budget for 2023-2024. This includes program Strengthen efforts related to ensuring “fairness in decision-making” […]
5 outfit ideas perfect for ringing in the New Year
Get the party-ready looks for New Year's Eve this year. (St. Petersburg) Say goodbye to 2024 and get ready to ring in the new year with these amazing outfits. Whether you're attending a fancy party, celebrating with friends or ringing in the New Year at home, your outfit should look great. You don't necessarily have […]
Imane Khelif voted third place for Female Athlete of the Year in AP journalist poll
Some Associated Press reporters believe Imane Kerif is the best female athlete of 2024, a new poll reveals. Kerif, who won the gold medal in women's 66kg boxing at the Paris Olympics, did so despite many claims that as a biological male he was not eligible to compete in the women's category. Although the International […]